Aberdeen increased their lead 7 minutes later when Calum McHattie (Pictured right) scored from close range. St Mirren had hardly been in the game at this stage but hit the bar and the post before half time. St Mirren eventually hit the net early in the second half.
A minute later Aberdeen regained their 2 goal lead when McHattie scored his second. The game then settled into a midfield battle with few chances for either side and the Dons ended the match as comfortable winners.